News Archive: Equine
Hold the textbooks; it’s a real-world education
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2014
Students plunged into the deep end of the business pool, working out solutions to real-world problems in a real-world agricultural products marketing and sales course.
UK’s equine undergraduate curriculum updated
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Jun. 2, 2014
The updated curriculum includes more options for students to customize their major.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo June 3 in Nicholasville
By
Jackson Wells
Published on May. 29, 2014
The expo will be at the Kentucky Equine Humane Center in Nicholasville.
Western Kentucky Equine Farm and Facilities Expo June 5
By
Jackson Wells
Published on May. 29, 2014
The free expo is in Murray.
It’s haymaking season
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 13, 2014
Cutting hay now will ensure good quality and yield.
Eastern tent caterpillars now on the move in Central Kentucky
Published on May. 8, 2014
Leading experts advise horse farm managers to move pregnant mares, if practical, to avoid contact with eastern tent caterpillars, which are now mature and on the move.
UK Cooperative Extension celebrates 100 years
By
Katie Pratt
Published on May. 5, 2014
The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout the year.
Thoroughbred trainer Graham Motion and three-day eventer Buck Davidson team up for UK lecture series
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 27, 2014
Two equine industry titans will speak at 6 p.m. April 21 at UK.
March 31-April 4 is BrAg Week at UK
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2014
It's time for the faculty, staff and students to share their love for and experiences in the college.
Winter weather not a serious threat to eastern tent caterpillar eggs
Published on Mar. 12, 2014
Eastern tent caterpillars are expected to emerge soon.